Edo Govt Revokes Appointment Of Umoru Imusa Umoru as Aidenogie Of South Ibie

…Reinstates Alhaji Aliyu Kelvin Danesi As rightful Aidenogie of South Ibie

By Simeon OSAJIE

Edo State government has approved the revocation of Umoru Imusa Umoru as the Aidenogie of South Ibie and subsequent approved the re-instatement of Alhaji Aliyu Kelvin Danesi as the Aidenogie of South Ibie in Etsako West local government area of the state.

In a Government Special Announcement signed by Secretary to State Government (SSG) Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq on behalf of the Edo State Executive Council (SEC) at its meeting of  30th April, 2025, and made available to journalists stated that Alhaji Aliyu Kelvin Danesi’s re-instatement is with immediate effect.

According to the SSG, the decision is premised on the fact that the Stool was not at any time vacant prior the appointment of Umoru Inusa Umoru.

The statement read:

“GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Edo State Executive Council at its meeting of 30th April, 2025 approved the revocation of the appointment of Umoru Imusa Umoru as the Aidenogie of South Ibie in Etsako West Local Government Area of the State and the immediate re-instatement of Alhaji Aliyu Kelvin Danesi as the Aidenogie of South Ibie.

“In the same vein, the State Executive Council approved the revocation of the appointment of Lukman Akemokue as the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of the State for failure to comply with the Declaration of Customary Law regulating succession to the throne, as enshrined in the Bendel State Legal Notice 132 of 1979.

“Following the revocation, modalities have been set in motion to begin the process of selecting a new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in line with the Extant Law, the statement added.

“The State Executive Council also approved the immediate removal of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor as the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode in Estako East Local Government Area of the State. Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor was earlier suspended over recent cases of incessant kidnappings and killings in his domain. A selection process has been set in motion for the selection of a new Ruler for the Kingdom in line with the Extant Laws of Edo State.

“We urge all Subjects of the aforementioned localities/domains to remain calm as the State Government remains committed to ensuring the peace, unity, prosperity and greater happiness of the good people of Edo State.

“Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, Secretary to the State Government”